Native Orchid House | Belize Botanic GardensBelize Botanic Gardens new orchid records for Belize including 1 species new to science The new species Pleurothallis duplooyii named after Ken duPlooy has a bloom about the size of a flea It is a good reminder that not all orchids are showy corsage pieces It s nothing personal but we don t have hybrids or foreigners in the Native Orchid House so make sure to take a closer look For your information Most of our collection of orchids are in bloom during the month of April and May If you are visiting any other time you might be able to see one or two other species in bloom but the Black Orchid Belize s National Flower is in bloom everyday Keeping Orchids Wild Brassavola Cucullata Belize is a member of CITES an international agreement to protect plant and animal species in danger of extinction through international trade Orchids are protected under CITES and that makes it illegal to remove orchids from the country of Belize without a permit Do your part for orchid conservation and do not collect orchids or other plants or animals unless you have a valid reason and have obtained the proper permits If you purchase an orchid make sure it comes from a cultivated collection and was not taken from the wild BBG does not participate in selling native orchids Our collection is mainly for educational and research purpose One Scoop of Orchids Please Did you know that vanilla the same ingredient in your ice cream comes from an orchid Well it does And not just any orchid but a native Belizean orchid Ask your guide to show you the vanilla orchid in our Native Orchid House at BBG Orchids are known for their amazing variety colors shapes and sizes There are about 300 different ones in Belize

Tours | Belize Botanic GardensBelize Botanic Gardens see on your walk in the gardens Spend an hour or spend the day Guided Tours This is the best way to see the gardens You get to walk around with our experienced professional guide who will take you on scenic routes and trails around the gardens where all the great plants are plus you can pepper them with questions General tours take about 1 to 1 5 hours and are available 7am to 3pm Check with our front desk staff to arrange departures times difficulty or terrain of the gardens When you are finished with the guided tour you are still welcome to wander around the garden on your own If you have a special interest such as birds medicinal plants or orchids call ahead to book a guide or to arrange night walks or early birding tours Contact us for great group rates Students and Groups Contact us for our special group rates Ask about our special activities We can also set up great educational itineraries for your entire stay in Belize Are you 12 or under W ell then you can see the Belize Botanic Gardens absolutely FREE with paying parents Plus you get a groovy kids activity called the Plant Puzzle Trail where you answer questions by following a trail map But wait There s more If your parents are doing a guided tour you get to do a fun plant activity absolutely Free Tell your folks to call ahead so that we can set it up for you Land of the Free Garden of the Discounted To attract more local visitors Belize Botanic Gardens offers discount to Belizean citizens on all of the above rates Every Sunday is absolutely Free Check the local newspapers or call to inquire for special events happening on holidays It

Shayla duPlooy, Author at Belize Botanic GardensBelize Botanic Gardens on September 23 2015 by Shayla duPlooy in News BBG Activities and Classes BBG Activities and Classes Activities All Activities are 5 per person Bring your friends and join our staff at the BBG Garden Shop 37 West Street San Ignacio for fun activities Reservations required for groups of more than 6 September 18th Any time between 9am and 2pm Paint a pot plant a plant Post Tagged with Botanic

News Archives | Belize Botanic GardensBelize Botanic Gardens of more than 6 September 18th Any time between 9am and 2pm Paint a pot plant a plant Post Tagged with Botanic Gardens Educational Opportunities Fun Activities No Comments Continue Reading Guide to the Orchids of Belize Posted on November 2 2009 by admin in News Since 1996 Brendan Sayers of the Irish National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin has been working on the orchids of Belize He began annual expeditions in Belize with Ken duPlooy the Belize Botanic Gardens founder in 1997 Brett Adams now the Foreman of the Garden joined BBG as a volunteer in 2002 He took over the care No Comments Continue Reading 400 Trees for Belize Posted on October 28 2009 by admin in News Thanks to Fred Krueger and the Religious Campaign for Forest Conservation In February 2008 Fred Krueger presented Belize Botanic Gardens with 1 400US to plant trees on behalf of the Religious Campaign for Forest Conservation Fred has been advocating tree planting for years in an effort to combat climate change The project called Trees for Belize got No Comments Continue Reading Better Orchids to Come Posted on July 13 2009 by admin in News We at Belize Botanic Gardens extend our sincere

Botanic Gardens Archives | Belize Botanic GardensBelize Botanic Gardens September 23 2015 by Shayla duPlooy in News BBG Activities and Classes BBG Activities and Classes Activities All Activities are 5 per person Bring your friends and join our staff at the BBG Garden Shop 37 West Street San Ignacio for fun activities Reservations required for groups of more than 6 September 18th Any time between 9am and 2pm Paint a pot plant a plant Post Tagged with Botanic Gardens

admin, Author at Belize Botanic GardensBelize Botanic Gardens plots within the 37 acres of land adjacent to Belize Botanic Gardens The aim of this project is to gather data to conduct research to analyse how eroded and widely cleared land once used for No Comments Continue Reading Education and Conservation of Lowland Savanna Posted on June 30 2012 by admin in Uncategorized Education and Conservation of Lowland Savanna is a 3 year project funded by the Darwin Initiative that started in 2009 Guided by Dr Neil Stuart of the University of Edinburgh Duncan Moss of the UK Ordinance Survey garden staff along with botanist Zoe Goodwin and German Lopez of the University of Belize collected plants from several savanna areas No Comments Continue Reading Guide to the Orchids of Belize Posted on November 2 2009 by admin in News Since 1996 Brendan Sayers of the Irish National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin has been working on the orchids of Belize He began annual expeditions in Belize with Ken duPlooy the Belize Botanic Gardens founder in 1997 Brett Adams now the Foreman of the Garden joined BBG as a volunteer in 2002 He took over the care No Comments Continue Reading 400 Trees for Belize Posted on October 28 2009 by admin in News Thanks to Fred Krueger and the Religious Campaign for Forest Conservation In February 2008 Fred Krueger presented Belize Botanic Gardens with 1 400US to plant trees on behalf of the Religious Campaign for Forest Conservation Fred has been advocating tree planting for years in an effort to combat climate change The project called Trees for Belize got No Comments Continue Reading Better Orchids to Come Posted on July 13 2009 by admin in News We at Belize Botanic Gardens extend our sincere thanks to The Orchid Society of the Royal Botanical Gardens of Ontario and Scott and

Uncategorized Archives | Belize Botanic GardensBelize Botanic Gardens II Darwin Initiative Project International Palm Society Moody Gardens Education News Opportunities Support Volunteer Contact Us Home Archive by category Uncategorized Category Archives Uncategorized Rainforest Conservation Project Sacred Heart Science Students Monitoring Plot Posted on December 18 2012 by admin in Uncategorized Thanks to Moody Gardens in Galveston Texas thirteen Sacred Heart College Science students have began setting up a permanent monitoring plots within the 37 acres of land adjacent to Belize Botanic Gardens The aim of this project is to gather data to conduct research to analyse how eroded and widely cleared land once used for No Comments Continue Reading Education and Conservation of Lowland Savanna Posted on June 30 2012 by admin in Uncategorized Education and Conservation of Lowland Savanna is a 3 year project funded by the Darwin Initiative that started in 2009 Guided by Dr Neil Stuart of the University of Edinburgh Duncan Moss of the UK Ordinance Survey garden staff along with botanist Zoe Goodwin and German Lopez of the University of Belize collected plants from several savanna areas No Comments Continue Reading Recent Posts BBG Activities and Classes Rainforest Conservation Project Sacred Heart Science Students Monitoring Plot Education and Conservation of Lowland Savanna Guide